This Italian-owned deli and cafe is the perfect spot for a relaxed breakfast or lunch in Ipanema; offering a warm welcome and delicious light meals. The coffee is first-rate and invigoratingly strong, and the breakfasts combining fresh breads, fruits, Italian meats and cheeses, will really set you up for the day. Lunchtime diners can take their pick from a range of tasty treats including salads, soups, omelets, quiches, filled paninis, and pastas. Of the pasta dishes, the gnocchi with gorgonzola and Parma ham comes highly recommended. Fruit juices and desserts are also good here, the cheesecake and lime tart being among the most popular options.